1 Chronicles 2:43
New International Version
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem and Shema.

New Living Translation
The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

English Standard Version
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem and Shema.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

King James Bible
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

New King James Version
The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

NASB 1995
The sons of Hebron were Korah and Tappuah and Rekem and Shema.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Hebron were Korah and Tappuah and Rekem and Shema.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Hebron were Korah and Tappuah and Rekem and Shema.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

Christian Standard Bible
Hebron’s sons: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hebron’s sons: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

Contemporary English Version
and Hebron's four sons, Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hebron's sons were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

Good News Translation
Hebron had four sons: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

International Standard Version
Hebron's descendants were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

NET Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

World English Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Hebron: Korah and Tappuah, and Rekem and Shema,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sons of Hebron, Core, and Thaphua, and Recem, and Samma.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the sons of Hebron were Korah, and Tapuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

New American Bible
The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam; and Jorkoam begat Samai.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Qurakh and Tappukh and Raqem and Shema.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Chebron; Core, and Thapphus, and Recom, and Samaa.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Israel
42The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron. 43The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema. 44Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.…

Cross References
Joshua 15:13-19
According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. / From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). ...

Judges 1:11-15
From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). / And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. ...

Ruth 4:18-22
Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ...

1 Samuel 16:1-13
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ...

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 5:1-5
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. ...

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

1 Kings 2:11
The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 11:36
I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.

1 Kings 12:19-20
So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David. / When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.

2 Kings 8:19
Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.

2 Kings 19:34
I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”

2 Kings 20:6
I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Matthew 22:41-46
While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus questioned them: / “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: ...


Treasury of Scripture

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1 Chronicles 2
1. The sons of Israel.
3. The posterity of Judah by Tamar.
13. The children of Jesse.
18. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron.
21. Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir.
25. Jerahmeel's posterity.
34. Sheshan's posterity.
42. Another branch of Caleb's posterity.
50. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur.














The sons of Hebron:
Hebron is a significant city in biblical history, located in the hill country of Judah. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and was a major center for the patriarchs, including Abraham, who settled there. Hebron was also the site where David was anointed king over Judah. The mention of Hebron here refers to a descendant of Caleb, not the city itself. This highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal affiliations in Israelite society.

Korah:
Korah is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, most notably associated with the rebellion against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness (Numbers 16). However, this Korah is distinct, being a descendant of Hebron. The name Korah means "bald" or "ice," and it is important to differentiate between individuals with the same name to understand their unique roles and stories in the biblical narrative.

Tappuah:
Tappuah means "apple" or "fruit" and is also the name of a city in the territory of Ephraim (Joshua 16:8). The mention of Tappuah as a son of Hebron may indicate a family or clan that settled in or had connections to this region. The name suggests a fruitful or prosperous lineage, which was a valued trait in ancient Israelite culture.

Rekem:
Rekem is a less commonly mentioned name in the Bible, meaning "variegation" or "embroidered." It may indicate a person of distinction or a family known for their craftsmanship or artistry. The inclusion of Rekem in this genealogy underscores the diversity and richness of the Israelite tribes and their contributions to the nation's heritage.

Shema:
Shema means "hear" or "obey," a name that carries significant theological weight in the Hebrew tradition, as seen in the Shema prayer (Deuteronomy 6:4-5), which emphasizes the importance of listening to and obeying God. The name Shema in this context may reflect a family known for their piety or dedication to God's commandments, serving as a reminder of the spiritual heritage passed down through generations.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hebron
Hebron is both a person and a place in the Bible. As a person, Hebron is a descendant of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah. As a place, Hebron is a significant city in the history of Israel, known for its association with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

2. Korah
Korah is one of the sons of Hebron. It is important to distinguish this Korah from the more infamous Korah who led a rebellion against Moses in the wilderness.

3. Tappuah
Tappuah is another son of Hebron. The name also refers to a city in the territory of Judah, indicating the possible influence or settlement of Hebron's descendants.

4. Rekem
Rekem is listed as a son of Hebron. The name is less prominent in other biblical accounts but contributes to the genealogical record of the tribe of Judah.

5. Shema
Shema is the fourth son of Hebron mentioned in this verse. Like Rekem, Shema's role is primarily genealogical, helping to trace the lineage of Judah.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy
Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect individuals to God's overarching plan. They remind us of our spiritual heritage and the importance of passing down faith through generations.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The mention of Hebron and his sons can inspire us to consider how our faithfulness can impact future generations. Just as Caleb's faithfulness led to blessings for his descendants, our faith can have a lasting legacy.

Understanding Our Spiritual Inheritance
Just as Hebron was a significant inheritance for Caleb, we have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. Reflect on what it means to live in the fullness of that inheritance today.

The Role of Lesser-Known Figures
While some biblical figures are well-known, others like Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema play quieter roles. This teaches us that every person has a place in God's account, even if their role seems small.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֖י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Hebron:
חֶבְר֑וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah

Korah,
קֹ֥רַח (qō·raḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7141: Korah -- an Edomite name, also an Israelite name

Tappuah,
וְתַפֻּ֖חַ (wə·ṯap·pu·aḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8599: Tappuah -- A city in Judah, also a city on the border between Ephraim and Manasseh

Rekem,
וְרֶ֥קֶם (wə·re·qem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7552: Rekem -- 'having many colors', a Midianite king, also two Israelites, also a city in Benjamin

and Shema.
וָשָֽׁמַע׃ (wā·šā·ma‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8087: Shema -- a sound


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